Arsenic is the most toxic element for humans. Presenting naturally in aquatic ecosystems
and due to anthropogenic action, this semi-metal transfers to shellfish through the food …

Arsenic (As) and Cadmium (Cd) are toxic to rice plants. However, selenium (Se) has the
potential to regulate As and Cd toxicity. The present study aimed to evaluate the co …

Background Environmental metal exposure during pregnancy can affect intrauterine growth
and disrupt child development. Metal exposure in urban areas can occur through the air …

Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the main foods consumed by the Brazilian population. A total of
268 rice samples of different subtypes (white, parboiled and brown) cultivated and collected …

Background Rice grains are consumed by approximately half of the world's population. This
cereal has higher arsenic (As) concentrations in grains than wheat or barley. Arsenic …

Arsenic is a metalloid with natural and anthropogenic sources and its inorganic form is toxic
to humans. Rice is highly consumed worldwide and is prone to arsenic contamination; …

Different parameters define the quality of rice. However, the absence of toxic compounds
such as Arsenic (As) is essential. This metalloid occurs both naturally and by anthropogenic …

This study evaluated the effects of rice naturally contaminated with arsenic (As) and the
same As-species added as solubilized-salt on the redox state and the As distribution in male …

Children's cereal-based foods and supplements are widely consumed by newborn and
infant population. The Resolution RDC no. 193/2017 of the Brazilian National Health …

No dia 5 de novembro de 2015, ocorreu o maior desastre ambiental no Brasil provocado
pelo rompimento da barragem de Fundão, contaminando a bacia do rio Doce. Quatro anos …